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REVIEW ARTICLE ISSN 2456-0170
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THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF BHAVAPRAKASHOKTA DHANYA
VARGA IN MANAGEMENT OF MAHASTROTAS VYADHI: A REVIEW 1Dr.Rita Mandle
2Dr. Priyanka Wate
1Assistant Professor, Dept. of Dravyaguna vigyana, Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved mahavidyalaya,
Hadapsar, Pune. 2Assistant Professor, Dept. of Dravyaguna vigyana,
M S Ayurvedic Medical College, Gondia
INTRODUCTION
Annavaha strotas is the food carrying
channel or gastro-intestinal (GI) tract, often
referred to as Mahastrotas due to both its
extent and significance. Digestive disorders
from acid peptic disorder to rectal diseases
are all indications that the anatomy and
physiology of Mahastrotas is being affected
by one’s diet, lifestyle, environment and
other factors. According to Ayurveda; the
healthy bodies as well as diseases are
nothing but the outcome of Ahara (diet).
Ahara is the elementary medicament other
than any substance. Hence dietary
therapeutics is wholesome approach in
treatment of Mahastrotas vyadhi. [1]
Bhavaprakasha nighantu is an exhaustive
treatise dealing with variety of drugs and
dietary substances. As per Bhavaprakasha
nighantu, dietary substances are categorized
into 16 Ahara varga (food classes) namely
Aamradi, Dhanya, Shak, Mansa, Krutanna,
Jala, Dugdha, Dadhi, Takra, Navaneet,
Ghrita, Mootra, Taila, Sandhan, Madhu,
Ikshu varga.[2][3][4]
Among these food
classes; Dhanya varga (class of cereals and
pulses) is of ultimate status. Cereal and
pulse crops are staple foods and major
sources of most nutrients for world
population. [5]
This food class being
principal ingredient of Indian cooking; also
maintains the normalcy of Dosha and
Dhatu. Dietary substances from this food
class can be used in remedial outlook to GIT
disorders. [6]
ABSTRACT
As per Ayurveda, food is called the superior medicine which not only maintain your health but
also prevent diseases for a long time. Food choices make a huge impact on how you promote and
maintain good health. Digestive ailments from acid peptic disorder to rectal diseases are all
indications that anatomy and physiology of Mahastrotas is being affected by one’s Diet, lifestyle,
environment and other factors. A balanced diet and healthy daily habits can help profoundly in
treatment and prevention of diseases. Dhanya varga is major sources of most nutrients. In this
article an attempt has been made to explain how dietary consideration of Dhanya varga is an
important component for treatment of Mahastrotas vyadhi.
KEYWORDS- Dhanya varga, Mahastrotas, Ayurveda dietetics
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MATERIAL AND METHODS-
Ayurvedic classical texts, compendia,
Dravyaguna literature, journals and internet
publications were comprehensively
reviewed for compiling significant data
about dietary classes.
OBSERVATIONS -
In Bhavaprakasha nighantu, Dhanya varga
is divided into 5 sub-classes viz. Shali, Vrihi
(rice paddy), shuka (cereal), shimbi (pulses),
kshudra dhanya (inferior cereals). Shali and
vrihi- varieties of rice can be used to cure
Atisara, Sangrahani, Chhardi, Arsha,
Pandu, and Kamala. Among Shuka Dhanya,
curative properties of Yava (Barley),
Godhum (Wheat) are evidenced in various
GIT diseases. Among Shimbi Dhanya;
Mudga, Rajmash, Makushta, Aadhaki,
Chanak, Kulattha, Tila, Atasi, Sarshap and
Rajika have beneficial results in Aruchi,
Mukharog, Dantarog, Pliharog, Shoola,
Krimi, Udar, Gulma, Mutraroga. Few
Kshudra Dhanya like Kangu, Shyamak,
Kusumbha, Gavedhuk, Nivara and Yavanala
are also used in the treatment of Vibandha,
Amlapitta, Trushna. These dietary
substances from Dhanya varga are enlisted
below along with their properties and mode
of action.
Table: 1.1 Rasapanchak of Shali Dhanya. (3, 4)
Shali Dhanya
Drug
name
Botanical
name
Family Ras Veerya Vipak Guna
Shali
Dhanya
Oryza sativa
Linn
Poaceae
Madhur Sheeta Madhur Laghu, Snigdha, Mrudu,
Grahi
Table: 1.2 Properties and Therapeutic actions of Shali Dhanya.
Shali Dhanya
Drug
name
Doshghnata Roganhata Pathya(11)
Apathya(11)
Nutritional
value (Per
100 gm)(4)
Shali
Dhanya
Tridosh
nashak
Atisaar,
Sangrahani,
Jvar, Daaha,
stanyakshaya(8)
Jwar, Atisara, Arsha,
Grahani, Pandu,
Kamala, Yakshma,
Shwas-Kasa,
Chhardi, Vatavyadhi,
Vatarakta, Amavata,
Shola, Hridaroga,
Prameha, Medoroga,
Gandamala,
Amlapitta, Striroga,
Bala Roga(8,10)
,
Raktapitta(7)
,
Jwar
(Navanna)
prot. 7.5 gm,
fats 0.05 gm,
minerals 0.6
gm, fibre 0.2
gm, carb. 78.2
gm, calcium
10 mg. phos.
160 mg, iron
0.7 mg,
moisture 13.7
gm
Rich in vit. B
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(Prot- proteins, carb- carbohydrates, phos- phosphorus, vit- vitamins)
Table: 2.1 Rasapanchak of Brihi Dhanya. (3, 4)
Brihi Dhanya (varieties of rice)
Drug name Botanical
name
Family Ras Veerya Vipak Guna
Shashtika Oryza sativa
Linn
Poaceae
Madhur Sheeta Madhur Laghu, Snigdha, Mrudu,
Grahi
Table: 2.2 Properties and Therapeutic actions of Brihi Dhanya.
Brihi Dhanya (varities of rice)
Drug
name
Doshghnata Roganhata Pathya(11)
Apathya(11)
Nutritional
value (Per
100 gm): (4)
Shashtika Tridosh
nashak
Atisaar,
Sangrahani,
Jvar, Daaha,
stanyakshaya(8)
Jwar, Atisara, Arsha,
Grahani, Pandu,
Kamala, Yakshma,
Shwas-Kasa,
Chhardi,
Vatavyadhi,
Vatarakta, Amavata,
Shola, Hridaroga,
Prameha, Medoroga,
Gandamala,
Amlapitta, Striroga,
Bala Roga(8,10)
,
Raktapitta(7)
,
Jwar
(Navanna)
prot. 7.5 gm,
fats 0.05 gm,
minerals 0.6
gm, fibre 0.2
gm, carb.
78.2 gm,
calcium 10
mg. phos. 160
mg, iron 0.7
mg, moisture
13.7 gm
Rich in vit. B
(Prot- proteins, carb- carbohydrates, phos- phosphorus, vit- vitamins)
Table: 3.1 Rasapanchak of Shuka Dhanya. (3, 4)
Shuka Dhanya
Drug name Botanical
name
Family Ras Veerya Vipak Guna
Yava /
Barley
Hordeum
vulgare
Linn.
Poaceae
Kashaya,
Madhura
Sheet Katu Ruksha, Ishat Guru,
Lekhaniya
Godhum /
Wheat-
Triticum
sativum
Lam.
Poaceae
Madhur Sheeta Madhur Snigdha, Guru
Table: 3.2 Properties and Therapeutic actions of Shuka Dhanya.
Shuka Dhanya
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Drug
name
Doshghnata Roganhata Pathya(11)
Apathya(11)
Nutritional
value (per 100
gm) (4)
Yava /
Barley
Kapha-Pitta
Shamak,
Vata
Vardhak
Prameha,
Medoroga,Shwas,
Kasa, Vrana,
Shotha,
Udarshoola,
Vibandha(8)
Arsha, Pandu,
Kamala,
Yakshma,
Shwas-Hikka,
Chhardi,
Madatyaya,
Daha,
Vatarakta,
Urustambha,
Amavata,
Hridaroga,
Prameha,
Medoroga,
Udar, Shotha,
Gandamala,
Amlapitta,
Masurika, ENT (7, 8,10)
Raktapitta,
Gulma,
Mutrakruccha
prot. 11.5 gm,
fats 1.3 gm,
minerals 1.2
gm, fibre 4 gm,
carb. 70 gm,
calcium 26 mg.
phos. 15 mg,
iron 1.67 mg,
moisture 12.5
gm
Godhum
/
Wheat-
Vata-Pitta
Shamak,
Kapha
Vardhak
Prameha,
Shukradosha,
Kaphaja Shula(4)
Hridaroga,
Vriddhi,
Vatarakta,(7)
Bhagna(8)
,
Arsha, Pandu,
Kamala,
Yakshma, Kasa,
Chhardi,
Vatavyadhi,
Prameha,
Amlapitta, Stri
Roga (7, 8,10)
Shlipada,
Gluten
Allergy
prot. 11.8 gm,
fats 1.5 gm,
minerals 1.5
gm, fibre 1.2
gm, carb. 71.2
gm, calcium 41
mg. phos. 306
mg, iron 5.3
mg, moisture
12.8 gm
-Wheat oil rich
in vit. E
(Prot- proteins, carb- carbohydrates, phos- phosphorus, vit- vitamins)
Table: 4.1 Rasapanchak of Shimbi Dhanya. (3, 4)
Shimbi Dhanya
Drug name Botanical
name
Family Ras Veerya Vipak Guna
Mudga /
Green gram
Vigna radiata
L.
Fabaceae
Kashaya,
Madhur
Sheet Katu Laghu, Grahi,
Ruksha
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Mash /
Black gram-
Phaseolus
mungo Linn.
Fabaceae
Madhur Ushana Madhur Snigdha, Guru,
Sara
Rajmash /
cow peas
Vigna catiang
Walp.
Fabaceae
Kashaya
Madhur
Ushana Madhur Guru, Ruksha,
Vishada, Sara
Nishpav /
Flat bean-
Dolichos lablab
Linn
Fabaceae
Madhur
Kashaya
Ushana Amla Guru, Ruksha,
Sara
Makushta /
Vanamudga/
Aconite
leaved
kidney bean
Phaseolus
aconitefoli -us
Jacq.
Fabaceae
Madhur Sheet Madhur Guru, Ruksha,
Grahi
Masura /
Lentil
Lens culinaris
medicus
Fabaceae
Madhur Sheet Madhur Guru, Ruksha,
Grahi
Aadhaki /
Red gram
Cajanus cajan
Millsp.
Fabaceae
Kashaya,
Madhur
Sheet Madhur Laghu, Grahi,
Ruksha
Chanaka /
Bengal
gram
Cicer arietinum
Linn.
Fabaceae
Kashaya
Sheet Katu Laghu, Ruksha
Kalaya Pisum sativum
Linn
Fabaceae Madhur Sheet Madhur Ruksha
Triputa /
Grass pea
Lathyrus
sativus Linn.
Fabaceae
Madhur,
Tikta,
Kashay
Sheet Katu Ruksha
Kulattha/
Horse gram
Dolichos
biflorus Linn.
Fabaceae
Kashay Ushna Katu Grahi, Laghu,
Vidahi
Tila /
Sesame
Sesamum
indicum Linn
Pedaliaceae
Katu,
Tikta,
Kashaya
Madhura
Ushna Katu Guru, Snigdha,
Sukshma
Atasi /
Linseed
Linum
usitatissim-um
Linn
Linaceae
Madhur,
Tikta,
Ushna Katu Snigdha, Guru
Tuvari /
Rocket
salad
Eruca sativa
Mill.
Cruciferae
Katu,
Tikta
Ushna Katu Laghu, Tikshna
Sarshap( Brasica Cruciferae Katu, Ushna Katu Laghu, Snigdha,
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Table: 4.2 Properties and Therapeutic actions of Shimbi Dhanya(3, 4, 13)
.
Shimbi Dhanya
Drug name Doshghnat
a
Roganhata Pathya(11)
Apathya(11)
Nutritional
value
(per 100 gm)
(4)
Mudga /
Green
Gram
Kapha-
Pitta
Shamak
Jvar,
Raktapitta,
Udar,
Vatavyadhi,
Prameha,
Chhardi,
General
Debility, Beri-
Beri, ENT
Diseases.(4, 8,9,
10)
Sarva Hitakar
Vatavyadhi
(Ardita,
Aakshepaka)
prot 24.5 gm,
carb. 56.7 gm,
calcium 12
mg. phos. 326
mg, iron 4.4
mg, moisture
10.4 gm
do not causes
flatulence
Mash /
Black
Gram-
Vatashamk,
Kapha Pitta
Vardhak
Vatavyadhi,
Shukra
Daurbalya,
Hikka,
Gudakila,
Shwas,
Shoola.(4, 8,9, 10)
Vatavyadhi
(Dhatu
Kshaya
Janya), Kasa,
Madatyaya,
Shiroroga
Sarva
Ahitakar,
Aadhmana,
Vatavyadhi
(Margavarodh
a Janya)
prot. 24 gm,
fats 1.4 gm,
minerals 3.2
gm, fibre 0.9
gm, carb. 59.6
gm, calcium
154 mg. phos.
385 mg, iron
3.8 mg,
moisture 10.9
gm
Rajmash /
Cow Peas
Kapha Pitta
Shamak,
Vata
Krimi,
Amlapitta,
Stanya Alpata,
Vatavyadhi
(Dhatu
Kshaya
Aadhmana,
Krumi, Pandu,
Kamala,
prot. 23 gm,
fats 1.3 gm,
minerals 3.2
Rakta &
Pita) /
Indian colza
campestris
var.Sarson
Prain
Tikta Mrudu
Rajika &
Krishna
rajika /
Indian
mustard
Brassica juncea
Linn.
Cruciferae
Katu Ushna Katu Tikshna, Ruksha
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Vardhak
Trishna.(4, 7, 8 ,9,
10)
Janya), Kasa,
Madatyaya,
Shiroroga
Raktapitta,
Shwas,
Vatarakta,
Aamavata,
Amlapitta
gm, fibre 4.8
gm, carb. 60.6
gm, calcium
260 mg. phos.
410 mg, iron
5.1 mg,
moisture 12
gm
Nishpav /
Flat Bean
Kapha
Shamak,
Vata Pitta
Vardhak
Visha, Kaphaja
Vikara,
Shotha.(4, 10)
Kaphaja
Vikara
Raktapitta,
Pandu, Hikka,
Shwas,
Vatarakta,
Vibandha
prot. 24.9 gm,
fats 0.8 gm,
minerals 3.2
gm, fibre 1.4
gm, carb. 60.1
gm, calcium
60 mg. phos.
433 mg, iron
2.7 mg,
moisture 9.6
gm
Makushta /
Vanamudga
/ Aconite
Leaved
Kidney
Bean
Kapha-
Pitta
Shamak,
Vata
Vardhak
Jvara,
Raktapitta,
Atisara,
Grahani,
Yakshma, Jirna
Pratishyaya.
Kasa.(4, 10)
Jwar,
Raktapitta,
Vatarakta
Krumi, Gulma,
Shoola
same as flat
beans
Masura /
Lentil
Kapha Pitta
Shamak,
Vata
Vardhak
Vrana,
Vibandha,
Jvara,
Raktapitta,
Grahani,
Arsha.(4, 7, 10)
, Chhardi,
Atisara, Pandu,
Acne
Sangrahani,
Pandu, Jwar,
Atisara,
Raktapitta,
Daha,
Urdhwa Vata,
Sthaulya(14)
,
Shoola, Gulma
prot. 25.1 gm,
fats 0.7 gm,
minerals 2.1
gm, fibre 0.7
gm, carb. 59
gm, calcium
69 mg. phos.
293 mg, iron
7.58 mg,
moisture 12.4
gm
- no sulphur
content; hence
do not causes
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flatulence
Aadhaki /
Red Gram
Kapha Pitta
Shamak,
Vata
Vardhak
Kamala,
Shotha,
Sthaulya(14)
,
Atisara, Hikka,
Vatarakta,
Arsha,
Mukharoga
Sarva Roga,
Hitakar
Aahar.(4,8,10)
Vatavyadhi prot. 22.3 gm,
fats 1.7 gm,
minerals 3.5
gm, fibre 1.5
gm, carb. 57.6
gm, calcium
73 mg. phos.
304 mg, iron
2.7 mg,
moisture 13.4
gm
Chanaka /
Bengal
Gram
Kapha-
Pitta
Shamak,
Vata
Vardhak
Jwar,
Prameha,
Medoroga,
Raktavikar,
Amlapitta,
Parinama
Shool
Prameha,
Sthaulya(14)
,
Rakta Vikar,
Jwar,
Trishna,
Daha,
Vatarakta,
Masurika.(4)
Aadhman,
Vatavyadhi,
Gulma, Shoola
prot. 17.1 gm,
fats 5.3 gm,
minerals 3 gm,
fibre 3.9 gm,
carb. 60.9 gm,
calcium 10
mg. phos. 160
mg, iron 0.7
mg, moisture
9.8 gm
Kalaya
Kapha Pitta
Shamak,
Vata
Vardhak
Balya Raktapitta,
Chhardi
Aadhmana,
Vibandha,
Vatavyadhi,
Vatarakta
prot. 19.7 gm,
fats 1.1gm,
minerals 2.2
gm, fibre 4.5
gm, carb. 56.5
gm, calcium
75 mg. phos.
300 mg, iron 7
mg, moisture
16 gm
Triputa /
Grass Pea
Kapha Pitta
Shamak,
Vata
Vardhak
Aruchi, Balya
Not
mentioned as
pathya in any
specific
disease.
Causes
‘Kalaya
Khanja /
Lathyrism
(Quadriplegia)
.(4, 10)
Having some
nutritional
values but
seeds contain
toxic amino
acid causing
lathyrism.
-steeping seeds
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in water or by
parboiling of
paddy toxins
can be
removed.
Kulattha/
Horse
Gram
Vata-Kapha
Shamak
Shwas, Kasa,
Medoroga,
Ashmari,
Pradar
Arsha, Kasa,
Shwas-Hikka,
Chhardi,
Vatavyadhi,
Kulattha,
Gulma,
Prameha,
Medoroga,
Udar, Shotha,
Shlipada,
Shiroroga,
ENT
Diseases. .(4, 7,
8, 10)
Amlapitta,
Raktapitta,
Vatarakta,
Masurika,
Visarpa.(9)
prot. 22 gm,
fats 0.5 gm,
minerals 3.2
gm, fibre 5.3
gm, carb. 57.2
gm, calcium
287 mg. phos.
311 mg, iron
6.77 mg,
moisture 11.8
gm
Tila /
Sesame
Tridosh
Shamak
Arsha, Ajirna,
Sandhivata,
Vran,
Suryavarta,
Indralupta,
Ashmari,
Dantaroga.(4, 7,
8, 9, 10)
Dantaroga,
Arsha,
Sandhivata
Garbhini.( 10)
, Krumi,
Pandu,
Kamala,
Shwas, Hikka,
Vatarakta,
Shool,
Kushtha,
Amlapitta,
Visarpa
prot. 18.3 gm,
fats 43.3 gm,
minerals 5.2
gm, fibre 2.9
gm, carb. 25
gm, calcium
1450 mg.
phos. 570 mg,
iron 9.3 mg,
moisture 5.3
gm
Atasi /
Linseed
Vata
Shamak,
Kapha-
Pitta
Shamak
Prameha,
Vatarakta,
Dagdhavrana
Kasa .(4, 7, 8, 10)
Shool,
Vruddhi,
Balaroga
Raktapitta,
Twak Vikar
prot. 20.3 gm,
fats 37.1 gm,
minerals 2.4
gm, fibre 4.8
gm, carb. 28.9
gm, calcium
170 mg. phos.
370 mg, iron
2.7 mg,
moisture 6.5
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gm
Tuvari /
Rocket
Salad
Kapha
Shamak
Visha,
Raktavikara,
Kushtha, Krimi
Grahani,
Atisara,
Pandu,
Kamala,
Raktapitta,
Vatarakta,
Prameha
Unmada,
Apasmar,
Gulma, Shoola
prot. 22.3 gm,
fats 1.7 gm,
minerals 3.5
gm, fibre 1.5
gm, carb. 57.6
gm, calcium
73 mg. phos.
304 mg, iron
2.7 mg,
moisture 13.4
gm
Sarshap(
Rakta &
Pita) /
Indian
Colza
Vata-Kapha
Shamak,
Pitta
Vardhak
Kushtha,
Krimi,
Aamavata,
Shlipada,
Medoroga,
Pliha.(4, 7, 8, 10)
Amavata,
Shlipada.( 8,
10)
Medoroga,
Shotha
Sarshap Shak-
Tridosha
Kopak.( 8, 10)
Raktapitta,
Mutrakruchha
Leaves-
Brassilexin.
Seeds- Rutin,
sulphur,
arabinogalacta
n
Rajika &
Krishna
Rajika /
Indian
Mustard
Kapha-
Shamak,
Pitta
Vardhak
Krimi,
Kushtha,
Shotha,
Pratishyaya,
Splenomegaly.(
4, 10)
Mutrakruccha
,
Raktapitta,
Daha,
Yakshma,
Chhardi
Leaves-
Brassilexin
Seeds-
Sinigrin,
gluconapin,
sinapine
(Prot- proteins, carb- carbohydrates, phos- phosphorus, vit- vitamins)
Table: 5. 1 Rasapanchak of Shuka Dhanya. (3, 4)
Shuka dhanya
Drug name Botanical name Family Ras Veerya Vipak Guna
Kangu / Italian
millet
Setaria italica
Linn.
Poaceae
- Ushna Katu Guru ,
Ruksha
Chinaka /
Indian millet
Panicum
miliaceum Linn.
Poaceae
- Ushna Katu Guru ,
Ruksha
Shyamak/
Japanese
barnyard millet
Echinochloa
frumentacea
Link.
Poaceae
Madhur Sheet Madhur Ruksha
Kodrava &
Vanakodr-ava /
Kodo millet
Paspalum
scrobiculatum
Linn.
Poaceae
Kashaya
Madhur
Kodrava –
Sheet
Vankodrava-
Katu Laghu
Ruksha,
Grahi,
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Ushna Vikashi
Charuka / shar
beeja
Saccharum
munja Roxb.
Poaceae
Kashaya
Madhur
Ushna Katu Laghu
Ruksha
Vansha-yava /
beej
Bambusa
arundinac -ia
Willd
Poaceae
Kashaya Ushna Katu Ruksha
Kusum-bha bija
/ Parrot seed
Carthamus
tinctorius Linn.
Asteraceae
Madhur
Kashaya
Sheet Katu Guru,
Snigdha
Gavedh-uka /
Adlay, jobs
tears
Coix lachryma -
jobi Linn.
Poaceae
Katu Ushna Katu Ruksha
Nivara / Wild
rice
Hygroryza
aristata Nees
Poaceae
- Sheet - Ruksha,
Grahi
Yavanala /
Sorghum
Sorghum vulgare
(Linn.) Pers.
Poaceae
Kashaya
Madhur
Sheet - Laghu
Ruksha
Table: 5.2 Properties and Therapeutic actions of Shuka Dhanya
Shuka Dhanya
Drug Name Doshghnata Roganhata Pathya(11)
Apathya(11)
Nutritional Value
(Per 100 Gm) (4)
Kangu /
Italian
Millet
Kapha
Shamak, Vata
Vardhak
Raktapitta,
Karshya,
Bhagna,
Annadrava
Shool,
Perforation,
Cancer,
Vrana( 8)
Raktapitta,
Amavata,
Prameha,
Medoroga,
Mukharoga
Amlapitta prot. 12.3 gm, fats
4.3 gm, minerals 3.3
gm, fibre 8 gm, carb.
70 gm, calcium 26
mg. phos. 215 mg,
iron 1.67 mg,
moisture 11.2 gm
Chinaka /
Indian
Millet
Kapha
Shamak, Vata
Vardhak
Raktapitta,
Obesity
Raktapitta,
Amavata,
Prameha,
Medoroga,
Mukharoga
Amlapitta prot. 13 gm, fats 1
gm, fibre 2 gm, carb.
69 gm, moisture 12
gm
Shyamak/
Japanese
Barnyard
Millet
Kapha-Pitta
Shamak, Vata
Vardhak
Pitta Vikara,
Vibandha,
Urustambha,
Snehavyapad,
Medoroga,
Raktapitta,
Urustambha,
Amavata,
Prameha,
Medoroga,
Vatavyadhi,
Amlapitta
prot. 6 gm, fats 2
gm, minerals 4 gm,
fibre 10 gm, carb. 66
gm, moisture 12 gm
- rich in vit. b1
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Ascitis Mukharoga
Kodrava &
Vanakodr-
Ava / Kodo
Millet
Kapha-Pitta
Shamak, Vata
Vardhak
Prameha,
Medoroga,
Urustambha,
Raktapitta,
Jalodar,
Nadivran,
Darunak(8)
,
Trishna, Visha
Sarva
Hitakar(8)
Raktapitta
Urustambha,
Amavata,
Prameha,
Medoroga,
Kodrava- Best
In Rukshan (7)
Raktapitta
(Combination)
(7)
prot. 12 gm,
fibre 1 gm,
carb. 77 gm,
moisture 10 gm
Charuka /
Shar Beeja
Kapha
Shamak, Vata
Vardhak
Raktapitta,
Vrishya
Raktapitta,
Karshya,
Amavata,
Prameha,
Medoroga,
Mukharoga
Vata Vyadhi Magnesium, iron,
prot., calcium,
phos(12).
Vansha-
Yava / Beej
Kapha
Shamak, Vata
Pitta Vardhak
Vibandha,
Kushtha,
Medoroga,
Krumi, Visha
Sarva Hitakar
Aahar
Amlapitta same as vansha
Kusum-Bha
Bija / Parrot
Seed
Tridosha
Shamak
Ashmari,
Mutrakruchha,
Daurbalya,
Raktapitta
Hridaroga,
Urustambha,
Amavata,
Prameha,
Medoroga,
Mukharoga
Shleshmaja
Krumi(7)
Same as saffola oil=
rich in vit. e
Gavedh-Uka
/ Adlay,
Jobs Tears
Kapha
Shamak
Mutrakruccha,
Medoroga,
Chhardi,
Trushna
Sthaulya,
Amavata,
Prameha,
Mukharoga
- Best In
Karshaniya
Anna (7)
Amlapitta prot. 20 gm,
fats 4 gm, carb. 64
gm, moisture 10 gm
Nivara /
Wild Rice
Pitta Shamak,
Kapha Vata
Vardhak
Grahani,
Raktapitta,
Kasa, Shwas,
Urustambha,
Swarabheda
Grahani,
Raktapitta,
Amavata,
Prameha,
Medoroga,
Mukharoga(4,10)
Vatavyadhi,
Amlapitta
protein rich, 357 cal
/ 100gm
Yavanala /
Sorghum
Kapha-Pitta
Shamak
Prameha,
Sthaulya(14)
,
Kushtha,
Diuretic,
Renal Calculi
Staple Diet In
D. Mellitus,
Amlapitta,
Kasa, Chhardi,
Trushna,
Shlipada prot. 10.4 gm, fats
1.9 gm, minerals 1.6
gm, fibre 1.6 gm,
carb. 72.6 gm,
calcium 25 gm,
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Amavata,
Medoroga,
Mukharoga,
Stri Roga, Bala
Roga(4,8,10)
phos. 225 mg, iron
4.1 mg, moisture
11.9 gm
(Prot- proteins, carb- carbohydrates, phos- phosphorus, vit- vitamins)
DISCUSSION-
In today’s busy lifestyle, many of the
disorders are manifested due to improper &
unhealthy food intake which can be
managed as per Ayurvedic dietetics
(Nidanakar aahar). Dietary consideration is
an important component of every
prescription in Ayurvedic clinical practice.
Sometimes, dietary management in itself is a
complete treatment. (Nidana parivarjana)
Ayurveda described Pathya aahar which
is disease specific & designed as
therapeutics for a particular disorder. Ahara
maintains the normalcy of doshas & dhathus
when consumed as per Aahar vidhi
visheshayatan.
The Ahara Vargas like Shooka Dhanya,
Shami Dhanya, Mamsa, & Shaka cannot be
used without applying Kalpana.
Neutraceutical properties & health benefits
of cereals & pulses should be taken into
consideration during treatment.
Balanced diet in Ayurveda can be defined
as “the diet enriched with Shadarasa (all six
rasa), required Gunas (properties), Veerya &
given to the individual after consideration of
Prakrati, Agni (digestive power), Kostha
(digestive system) & Ritu (season variation)
A balanced diet according to modern
science; should provide around 50-60% of
total calories from carbohydrates, about 10-
15% from proteins & 20-30% from both
visible & invisible fat. These dietary
guidelines could be directly applied for
general population or specific physiological
or high risk groups to derive health benefits
(15).
For example; Ayurvedic dietary plan for
Diabetes Mellitus patients should consist of
Cereals like Yava, Godhuma, Shyamaka,
Kodrava, Bajara, varieties of rice & Pulses
like Chanaka, Adhaki, mudga (pathya)
based on their Ayurvedic therapeutic
properties.
CONCLUSION-
Dietary consideration is an important
component of every prescription of
Mahastrotas vyadhi. Integration of
Bhavaprakashokta Dhanya varga with
modern dietetics will lead to pioneering
work in management of Mahastrotas vyadhi.
Ayurveda described a wide range of dietetics
& energetic of food including Pathya-
apathya, incompatible diets, discipline of
food intake like Ashta Ahara Vidhi
Visheshayaytan & Dvadasha Asana Vidhi.
Integration of bhavaprakashokta dhanya
varga with modern dietetics will lead to the
successful & pioneering work in field of
dravyaguna. Ayurvedic physicians should
develop integrated dietary plans including
traditional & modern era foods.
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CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Dr. Rita Mandle
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Dravyaguna
vigyana, Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved
mahavidyalaya, Hadapsar, Pune.
Maharastra - India
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